The impact of prior online gaming experience on the migration of offline gamblers to online gambling platforms.

The proliferation of online gambling platforms has heightened concerns over their potential to intensify problematic gambling behaviors. While previous research has examined various risk factors, the influence of prior online gaming experience on gambling transitions remains underexplored. This study investigates whether and how engagement with online gaming facilitates the migration from offline to online gambling.

The Association Between Indoor Air Pollutants and Brain Structure Indicators Using eTIV-Adjusted and Unadjusted Models: A Study in Seoul and Incheon.

As older adults spend increasing amounts of time indoors, concerns are rising about the neurological effects of indoor air pollution. This study examined associations between indoor air pollutants and structural brain changes in community-dwelling older adults in Seoul and Incheon, South Korea. A purposive sample of 23 individuals aged ≥65 years was recruited.

Environmental disease monitoring by regional Environmental Health Centers in Korea: a narrative review.

This study explores the development, roles, and key initiatives of the Regional Environmental Health Centers in Korea, detailing their evolution through four distinct phases and their impact on environmental health policy and local governance. It chronicles the establishment and transformation of these centers from their inception in May 2007, through four developmental stages. Originally named Environmental Disease Research Centers, they were subsequently renamed Environmental Health Centers following legislative changes.

Message Framing Effects on Helping Behavior as a Function of Age in Early Childhood and School-Age Children.

This study determined the effects of message framing on helping behavior as a function of age in preschool and early school-age children. After validating the instrument used in a preliminary study, the researchers conducted a repeated-measures ANOVA of the responses of 90 children aged 5, 6, and 7 years. The results showed that, first, perceived importance and behavioral intention to help tended to increase with age.

The Direct Effects of Air Pollutant Exposure from Industrial Complexes on Chronic Respiratory Diseases in Local Residents: A Population-Based Cohort Study.

New evidence suggests that industrial areas may have a negative impact on the chronic respiratory disease burden among residents who live more than 10 km away compared to residents who live within at least 5 km. The main cause of air pollution in factories was found to be benzene, and its regional relevance was confirmed. This is the result of many studies confirming that benzene is a substance that directly affects the respiratory system, and we aim to maintain continuous observation in the future.

Area-Specific Assessment of Stratum Corneum Hydration and Transepidermal Water Loss in Pediatric Patients With Atopic Dermatitis.

SCORring atopic dermatitis (SCORAD) is widely used to assess the severity of atopic eczema, but score systems based on the entire body may be limited in effective monitoring and intervention. It is crucial to monitor moisture levels in each affected body part, but empirical research is still lacking. The objective of this study was to analyze the levels of stratum corneum hydration (SCH) and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) in atopic dermatitis (AD) patients, focusing on the presence and location of atopic lesions at different body sites.

Acute and Chronic Health Risk Assessment for Automobile Users Due to Inhalation Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds and Carbonyl Compounds.

Since automobiles are the primary means of transportation in modern society, the assessment of health effects from acute and chronic exposure to pollutants in automobiles is crucial. In this study, the concentration of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbonyl compounds, and odor-including substances in newly manufactured automobiles were analyzed, and exposure factors reflecting automobile user characteristics were selected for health risk assessment. Toluene exhibited the highest concentration (203.

Blunt Trauma in Children: Efficacy and Safety of Transarterial Embolization, 10-Year Experiences in a Single Trauma Center.

Background: Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) is an established approach for controlling hemorrhage in adults with acute abdominal and pelvic trauma. However, its application in pediatric trauma is not well established. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of TAE in a population of pediatric patients with blunt trauma.

Clinical outcomes of splenic arterial embolization for blunt splenic injury in pediatric and adolescent patients.

Background: Splenic arterial embolization (SAE) is an effective intervention for the management of arterial hemorrhage asso-ciated with blunt splenic injury. However, its role and clinical outcomes in pediatric and adolescent patients are unclear. The aim of this study is to assess the role and the clinical outcomes of SAE for blunt splenic injuries in pediatric and adolescent trauma patients.

Selection of appropriate reference creatinine estimate for acute kidney injury diagnosis in patients with severe trauma.

Background: In patients with severe trauma, the diagnosis of acute kidney injury (AKI) is important because it is a predictive factor for poor prognosis and can affect patient care. The diagnosis and staging of AKI are based on change in serum creatinine (SCr) levels from baseline. However, baseline creatinine levels in patients with traumatic injuries are often unknown, making the diagnosis of AKI in trauma patients difficult.

Validity of the scoring system for traumatic liver injury: a generalized estimating equation analysis.

Purpose: The scoring system for traumatic liver injury (SSTLI) was developed in 2015 to predict mortality in patients with polytraumatic liver injury. This study aimed to validate the SSTLI as a prognostic factor in patients with polytrauma and liver injury through a generalized estimating equation analysis.

Methods: The medical records of 521 patients with traumatic liver injury from January 2015 to December 2019 were reviewed.

Morphological and Chemical Evaluations of Leaf Surface on Particulate Matter2.5 (PM2.5) Removal in a Botanical Plant-Based Biofilter System.

Particulate matter has been increasing worldwide causing air pollution and serious health hazards. Owing to increased time spent indoors and lifestyle changes, assessing indoor air quality has become crucial. This study investigated the effect of watering and drought and illumination conditions (constant light, light/dark cycle, and constant dark) on particulate matter2.

Traumatic Hemothorax Caused by Thoracic Wall and Intrathoracic Injuries: Clinical Outcomes of Transcatheter Systemic Artery Embolization.

Purpose: We aimed to assess the clinical efficacy of transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) for treating hemothorax caused by chest trauma.

Materials And Methods: Between 2015 and 2019, 68 patients (56 male; mean age, 58.2 years) were transferred to our interventional unit for selective TAE to treat thoracic bleeding.

Development of -Coumaric Acid Analysis in Human Plasma and Its Clinical Application to PK/PD Study.

It has been recognized that -Coumaric acid (-CA) has protective effects as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory agent. A sensitive and efficient Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) method for maximum determination of -CA in human plasma has been established using Ultra-performance liquid Chromatography-tandem mass Spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). This study provides the developed analysis of -CA extracted from in Taeniam (BC) to examine the improvement of the treatment -CA, IGF-1 and Osteocalcin level in human children which are important factors on the growth of children's height through Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) model.

Complete Posterior Urethral Disruption Accompanied by Complex Pelvic Fractures: Clinical Outcomes of Fluoroscopic Primary Posterior Urethral Realignment.

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical outcomes of fluoroscopic primary posterior urethral realignment (PPUR) for complete posterior urethral disruption (PUD) accompanied by complex pelvic fractures.

Materials And Methods: Data from 15 male patients (median age, 58 years; range, 32-76 years) with traumatic PUD treated with fluoroscopic PPUR between 2016 and 2019 at a regional trauma center were retrospectively analyzed. The technical success (continuity of the ruptured urethra in PUD by Foley catheter placement) rate of fluoroscopic PPUR, trauma mechanism, concurrent embolization for pelvic arterial hemorrhage, time from the hospital visit to the start of the procedure, procedure time, Foley catheterization duration, and delayed complications were investigated.

Characteristics of exposure and health risk air pollutants in public buses in Korea.

The objective of this study was to estimate the concentrations of indoor air pollutants in unregulated public transport means in Korea and to determine the factors affecting the air quality as well as to assess the harmful effects of indoor air pollutants on the health of passengers. The correlation between particulate matter (PM) and number of passengers on intra-city buses, express buses, town shuttle buses, or rural buses was insignificant whether it was during rush hours or non-rush hours. In regard to PM on express buses, there was no case where the standard limit was exceeded during the winter and summer seasons.

Clinical Results of Distal Embolization in Grade V Splenic Injury: Four-Year Experience from a Single Regional Trauma Center.

Purpose: To evaluate the benefits and risks of splenic artery embolization (SAE) in patients with American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) grade V blunt spleen injury (BSI) MATERIALS AND METHODS: Medical records of 88 patients treated with SAE between April 2013 and May 2017 at a regional trauma care center were reviewed retrospectively. The BSI grade according to the AAST spleen injury scale (revised version 2018) was determined by using computed tomography (CT) images. A total of 42 patients (46.

Evaluation of IAQ Management Using an IoT-Based Indoor Garden.

This study was designed to verify the effectiveness of smart gardens by improving indoor air quality (IAQ) through the installation of an indoor garden with sensor-based Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology that identifies pollutants such as particulate matter. In addition, the study aims to introduce indoor gardens for customized indoor air cleaning using the data and IoT technology. New apartments completed in 2016 were selected and divided into four households with indoor gardens installed and four households without indoor gardens.

Concentrations of particulate matter, carbon dioxide, VOCs and risk assessment inside Korean taxis and ships.

The objective of this study was to investigate the concentration distribution of indoor air pollutants in taxis and ships (passengers) which are frequently used for public transportation and recreational activities in South Korea. In addition, it aimed to assess air quality factors to establish and evaluate the health risks of exposure to polluted indoor air. Particulate matter (PM) concentrations were not affected by the number of passengers, time of day, and driving characteristics because there were only a few passengers (2 to 4 people) and the space was confined.

Indoor contamination from pesticides used for outdoor insect control.

The present study assessed the indoor level of pesticide residue contamination at a total of 45 dwelling facilities in 5 cities of South Korea from June to November 2014. Pesticide residue contamination was assessed by measuring the frequency and concentration of chlorpyrifos, dichlorvos, and cypermethrin residues in airborne particles, indoor dust, and surface wipes. A preparatory test showed a decreasing tendency in the concentrations of pesticide residues in indoor air over time: from 0.